Marketing Communications Student Writer

Job Family:

Student Regular Wage

Department:

Marketing Communications

Supervisor:

Andrea Honaker

Job Title:

Marketing Communications Student Writer

Job Description:

The student writer will work with the Marketing Communications team to produce media news releases and other stories and content for the University’s main online and social media platforms.

The student writer will:

• Write stories about students, faculty, staff and alumni for University online and print publications
• Write press releases and media pitches for selected University and student-oriented events
• Write hometown news releases on student and faculty achievements
• Write and fact check Faculty Notables for the monthly Bear Briefings e-newsletter
• Work on media hits summaries for public relations reports
• Work with shooting and producing video for the web
• Assist with social media content as needed
• Work with the Marketing Communications team on other various projects as needed

Requirements:
The student writer must have excellent journalistic writing skills, interest in public relations and marketing, and knowledge of AP Style. Must be a self-starter with good communication and organizational skills. Must be dependable and able to meet deadlines.

Pay Rate: $11 per hour

Scheduled

Hours:

10

Start Date:

09/1/2026

End Date:

04/30/2027